New Chick-fil-A to open in Bartow County | Events

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EMERSON, Ga. -- The very first Chick-fil-A in Emerson will open its doors on Thursday, Jan. 22.

As always, Chick-fil-A will hold its popular First 100 celebration to mark the grand opening. The first 100 adults in line will be awarded digital offer cards loaded with a year's supply of free Chick-fil-A meals. The line will officially open Wednesday, Jan. 21 at 6 a.m.; if more than 100 people are already waiting, a drawing will determine who wins the offer cards.

The Atlanta-based restaurant chain has given away nearly $24 million in free food since launching the First 100 program 11 years ago.

Customers are also encouraged to bring new children's books to the restaurant on Jan. 21 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. The books will be donated to a local community youth organization.

The new Chick-fil-A is located at 94 Old Allatoona Road and will bring nearly 70 jobs to the area. It contains two drive-thru lanes, an indoor play area and free Wi-Fi. The restaurant will be open Monday through Saturday from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m., and will serve breakfast daily until 10:30 a.m.

The Emerson location is one of 88 new restaurants Chick-fil-A plans to open this year, including eight in Georgia.